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2012 Summer Camp Registration Form Camp Rainey Mountain Dates
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2013 National Scout Jamboree July 15 - July 24, 2013 The Northeast Georgia Council will take a contingent of 3 troops with 36 youth and 4 adult leaders in each troop. These troops are comprised of individual Scouts from around our council. We will ALSO take a contingent of Venturers! Check out the epic website at www.bsajamboree.org. |
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1-8-12 To: All Merit Badge Counselors and Unit Leaders Re: Qualifications for certain Merit Badge Counselors Some merit badges now have certain requirements, from national, for those that wish to be counselors for these badges. In addition there seems to be some misinformation out there as far as requirements to be a counselor for the Shooting Sports Merit Badges that I want to clear up. Below are the merit badges and the qualifications required to be a merit badge counselor for them in our council. Rifle & Shotgun Shooting: All instruction involving the handling of firearms or live ammunition must be supervised by a certified BSA National Camping School shooting sports director or NRA shooting instructor or coach. (NRA certification in type of firearm in use, ie – rifle, shotgun or muzzleloader). The balance of instruction does not require any type of certification beyond the counselor being approved by the council advancement committee. Note that the instruction involving the handling of firearms and live ammunition can be done by an uncertified MBC as long as the MBC is supervised by a certified person. Also if the certified person is not an approved MBC the MBC must be present to sign off the requirements.
Canoeing: Canoeing MBC must have either BSA Aquatics Instructor or Canoeing Instructor certification from the American Canoe Association or American Red Cross.
Climbing: All climbing, belaying and rappelling exercises and activities must be supervised by a qualified rock climbing instructor, at least 21 yrs old and who is trained in BSA Climb on Safely. Training as a BSA climbing director or instructor is preferred. Someone certified in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross (or equivalent) must be present at these activities. The MBC does not have to hold these certifications but must ensure someone with the proper certifications is present with the exception of class room instruction.
Lifesaving: Demonstrations or activities in or on the water must be supervised by an adult at least 21 yrs old with certification in Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent, and also as a BSA Lifeguard or Aquatics Instructor or equivalent
Rowing: Rowing MBC must have either BSA Aquatics Instructor or equivalent.
Scuba: All phases of Scuba instruction are limited to instructors trained and sanctioned by one of the following: PADI, NAUI, SSI, IDEA, PDIC, SDI or be a member of the World Recreational Scuba Council.
Swimming: Demonstrations or activities in or on the water must be conducted according to BSA Safe Swim Defense and BSA Safety Afloat.
Snow Sports: Activities in the field must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult 21 years old or older who is committed to compliance with BSA Winter Sports Safety as defined in the Guide To Safe Scouting.
Whitewater: MBC must be certified as whitewater canoeing or kayaking instructors by the American Canoe Association.
As always all merit badge counselors must take youth protection training, complete an adult application as a MBC, complete a merit badge counselor application and be approved by the council advancement committee prior to working with our youth.
This process takes approximately 6 – 8 weeks from the time the proper paper work is turned into one of the service centers.
Counselors will be notified once they have been approved either by email or regular mail (if you do not furnish an email address). The District Advancement Committees will be contacting those MBC that we need proof of certification on over the next few months so we can get your certification on record.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me (email preferred) at efoster5@windstream.net or call (hm) 706-654-5321 and thank you for the work you do for our youth.
Ed Foster Chairman, Council Advancement Committee |
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Northeast Georgia Council Eagle Scout Council Strips Order form for Eagle Scouts only Order form for non Eagle Scouts For further information, contact the Lawrenceville office at 770 962 2105 or the Jefferson office at 800 699 8806. |
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The Trainer’s EDGE Course
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February 3 - 5, 2012 Winterfest is a competitive-event and leadership training weekend held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee every year. Winterfest has occurred every year for more than 30 years! In 2011, more than 3,100 participants converged on Gatlinburg for a great weekend of fun, events, and fellowship. Winterfest is open to all Venturers and Explorers. While the majority of participants are from the southeast, we have participants from as far away as Las Vegas and Boston. Questions? Contact staff advisor Marlon Allen at maallen@bsamail.org or 770 962 2105 |
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NOW HIRING! - SUMMER CAMP STAFF INTERVIEWS Scoutmasters! Send us your Best and your Brightest!
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CPR and AED Wilderness First Aid Course
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February 25, 2012 Good Shepherd Church in the Parish Life Center. Questions? Contact Ed Foster, Council Advancement Committee Chairman at efoster5@windstream.net or 706 654 5321 |
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March 3 - 4, 2012 - Scoutland Contact the camping office for current availability - 800 699 8806 or chuska@bsamail.org |
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Duty to God Banquet Gainesville Civic Center On Saturday, March 3 our council will have its 20th annual Duty to God Banquet. The purpose of this banquet is to recognize all our youth who have earned a religious emblem during 2011. The banquet is free to all our registered youth who have earned a religious emblem during 2011. All others must pay the banquet fee of $12 ($6 for children six and under). more information>> Questions? Contact Foy Todd 706 693 2446 ext 111 or fotodd@bsamail.org |
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2012 Camp Card / Help Your Scouts go to Camp for Free Commit your unit now - attend the district camp card kickoff on March 8, 2012. The camp card program provides the opportunity for every Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturer or Explorer to earn their way to the appropriate camp for their program level. Units earn 40% commission on each camp card they sell. Questions? Contact Daniel Holden at 706 693 2446, ext. 119 or dholden@bsamail.org |
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Questions? Contact Spring Fling committee chairman, Denise Huffman at nenisiepoo65@aol.com or 404 790 6164 or advisor Joel Marin at jmarin@bsamail.org or 770 962 2105 |
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Young American Award Council deadline completion of the application with letters of recommendation and current school transcript must be date stamped by the Northeast Georgia Council no later than Saturday, March 31, 2012. more information>> |
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Cub Scout Shooting Sports Certification Courses
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Scout Show April 13 - 15, 2012 This year at Scout Show there will :
Scout Show informational flier Council Pinewood Derby Rules and Regulations (1-15-12) Contenders and Pretenders flier Event Chairman is Mark White - eventchair@nega-scoutblast.org Staff Advisor is Denise Dreyer - ddreyer@bsamail.org or 770 962 2105 |
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Wood Badge Course S9-101-27
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2012 NYLT Program
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Whitewater Kayaking Adventure Weekends - registration form May 4 - 6, 2012 For answers to any questions on program contact the Whitewater Chairman at whitewater@nega-bsa.org |
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Spring Family Camping May 4 - 6, 2012 A weekend of family fun in the North Georgia Mountains. Camp Rainey Mountain is tucked away in the scenic North Georgia Mountains near Clayton. We will have games, archery & BB guns, crafts, and hikes. Bring your fishing pole and fish for in Lake Toccoa or spend the afternoon relaxing on the front porch in a rocking chair. We have something for everyone. Don’t for-get about the special campfire on Saturday night. Attend as a pack, the more friends the better! Contact your council service center for more information. |
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Philmont Scout Ranch Expedition Application deadline - May 12, 2012 Northeast Georgia Council will field a contingent of up to 72 Boy Scouts, Venturers and adult advisors to Philmont Scout Ranch. |
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Powder Horn 2012 / Heat it up with High Adventure July 13, 2012 - registration deadline The Powder Horn course is designed to expose older youth and adult leaders in the BSA to safely conduct outdoor/high adventure activities of a fun and challenging nature. Powder Horn Course Director is Anna Hall – annakh@bellsouth.net |
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Wood Badge Course S9-101-28 Friday October 19 - Sunday October 21, 2012
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High Adventure Committee 2013 Climbing Dates
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2013 National Scout Jamboree July 15 - July 24, 2013 The Northeast Georgia Council will take a contingent of 3 troops with 36 youth and 4 adult leaders in each troop. These troops are comprised of individual Scouts from around our council. We will ALSO take a contingent of Venturers! Check out the epic website at www.bsajamboree.org. |
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